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Napa Valley and Sonoma County, just two regions of the Northern California-based Wine Country, feature more than 550 wineries. As a result, some hotels in the area offer safe transportation options, such as shuttle service, to nearby vineyards and wineries. In addition to a host of bed and breakfast facilities, the region boasts other high-end attractions including numerous spas and gourmet restaurants.

St. Helena

Located in the town of St. Helena, the Wine Country Inn sits sandwiched between the Freemark Abbey Winery and Duckhorn Vineyards. The bed and breakfast features about 30 guest rooms, including five cottages. All of the rooms offer fireplaces, whirlpool bathtubs and private patios or balconies, as well as views of the surrounding vineyards. The inn also provides afternoon hors d'oeuvres and wine tasting.

Spread across 250 acres of land, the Meadowood Napa Valley lies alongside the Meadowood Golf Club. The hotel offers a mixture of suites, lodges and cottages, all outfitted with high ceilings, stone fireplaces and private patios. Be advised, some lodges remain so remote that guests must drive to the hotel's main building for services. The sprawling grounds also feature seven tennis courts and a croquet lawn.

Napa

Situated in Napa, Milliken Creek Inn and Spa sits along the banks of the Napa River. The hotel features just 12 suites, outfitted with such amenities as gas fireplaces, CD players and fresh flowers. Some rooms include private terraces with riverfront views. The staff provides guests with picnic baskets filled with a gourmet breakfast.

Housed within a 1929 English Tudor style cottage, the Candlelight Inn operates as a bed and breakfast, with guests receiving a gourmet three-course meal each morning. The inn includes 10 guest rooms, many of which offer two-person whirlpool tubs, fireplaces, stained glass windows and private balconies or decks. The hotel lies within walking distance of the Westwood Hills Park and alongside the Napa Creek.

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Sonoma

The Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn sits within walking distance of a host of restaurants and wineries. Some of the hotel's high-end guest rooms feature such amenities as two-person whirlpools, fireplaces and patios or balconies. The on-site hot springs spa, which dates back to the 1840s, limits access to guests only, eliminating the potential for overcrowding.

The Lodge at Sonoma Renaissance Resort & Spa sits next to Sonoma TrainTown, home to various carnival rides, trains and a petting zoo. Each of the hotel's 182 guest rooms feature MP3 player docking stations while the cottage's include such possible amenities as fireplaces and patios. The hotel also includes a fireside lobby bar, as well as a wine bar that serves approximately 35 different local wines.

Located in the heart of town, Calistoga-based Christopher's Inn features 24 guest rooms, including cottages which accommodate up to five people. Many of the rooms feature fireplaces, whirlpool bathtubs, DVD players and cathedral ceilings. The inn delivers continental breakfast to guest rooms each morning. The inn sits surrounded by various gourmet restaurants and wineries.

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A travel writer since 2002, Leah Rendon has written countless articles for online pop-culture magazines and various travel-related websites, including Eurobooking and World66. Gosford also has experience in copywriting, having developed a series of articles related to network marketing. She graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles with a degree in theater arts.

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